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Introduction to Columbus Technical College
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Academic Integrity
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CTC Procedure: Intellectual Property
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Admissions
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Procedure for Competitive Admission Process
Dental Assisting Diploma (DA12)
Dental Hygiene(DH13)
Diagnostic Medical Sonography DMS3
LPN – RN Bridge (NLB3)
Nursing (NU23)
Practical Nursing (PN12)
Radiologic Technology(RT23)
Respiratory Care Technology (RCT3)
Surgical Technology Degree (ST13)
Transfer-Student Admission Requirements
International- Student Admission Requirements
Georgia-Amendment-23 Admission Requirements and Tuition Waiver
Transient-Student Admission Requirements
High School Initiatives
Admission Appeal Procedures
Advanced Placement/Transfer of Credit
Tuition and Fees
Introduction
In State Tuition and Fees
Out-of State-Student Tuition
International Student Tuition
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State Residency Policy
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Refund Policy
Columbus Technical College Police Department Safety and Security
Alcohol and Illegal Drugs
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Student’s Role in Decision Making
The Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) Program
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Acceptable Computer and Internet Use
Access to Students’ Records
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Civil Language
Drug-Free Schools Policy Statement
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Health Risks Associated With the use of Illicit Drugs and the Abuse of Alcohol
Individual and Classroom Rights
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Professional Attire
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Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Procedure
Student Insurance
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Student-Initiated Class Withdrawal
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Student Fundamentals
Economic Development Services
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Community Health and Safety Training Center
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Financial Aid Services Information
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Academic Award Levels
Programs of Study
Division of Business
Accounting, Associate of Applied Science AC13
Applied Technical Management, Associate of Applied Science, AS33
Business Technology, Associate of Applied Science BA23
Business Technology Diploma BA22
Computer Programming CP 23
Computer Programming CP24
Computer Support Specialist Diploma CS14
Criminal Justice Technology Diploma CJT2
Cyber Security, Associate of Applied Science Degree CY13
Cyber Security Diploma CY12
Information Technology Professional Diploma ITP4
Information Technology Professional Associate of Applied Science Degree ITP3
Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Diploma LAS2
Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Associate of Applied Science Degree LAS3
Microsoft Office Application Specialist Certificate MF51
Paralegal Studies Diploma PS12
Accounting, Diploma AC12
Business Management, Associate of Applied Science MD13
Business Management, Diploma MD12
Computer Support Specialist, Associate Applied Science CS23
Funeral Service Education Associate of Applied Science FS23
Computer Support Specialist, Diploma CS14
Networking Specialist, Associate of Applied Science NS13
Networking Specialist, Diploma NS14
Criminal Justice Technology, Associate of Applied Science CJT3
Criminal Justice Fundamentals, Certificate CJ71
Early Childhood Care and Education, Associate of Applied Science EC13
Early Childhood Care and Education, Diploma ECC2
Child Development Specialist, Certificate CD61
Human Resource Management, Associate of Applied Science HR13
Paralegal Studies, Associate of Applied Science PS13
Technical Certificates of Credit
Accounting Clerk Assistant AZ71
Accounting Fundamentals AF21
Administrative Support Assistant Certificate AS21
Android Mobile Programming AL71
AWS Cloud Solutions Specialist AA91
Business and Customer Service Technology Certificate BA 21
Certified Customer Service Specialist, Certificate CC81
Child Development Specialist CD61
Cisco Network Specialist CN71
Computer Forensic and Investigation Specialist Certificate CF31
Computer Hardware and Network Technician CHA1
Computerized Accounting Specialist CAY1
Computer Programmer CPB1
C Plus Programmer CP21
Criminal Investigation Specialist CI31
Criminal Justice Fundamentals CJ71
Criminal Justice Specialist Certificate CJ21
Cybersecurity Fundamentals CW71
Cyber Security TCC IS81
Early Childhood Care and Basics Certificate EC31
Early Childhood Exceptionalities EC41
Early Childhood Program Administration Certificate ECP1
Entrepreneur Management EE71
Entrepreneurship EN11
Family Child Care Specialist Certificate FC21
Full Stack Developer FS21
Healthcare Informatics Specialist Certificate HIS1
Human Resource Management Specialist HRM 1
Infant Toddler Childcare Specialist Certificate IC31
iOS App Development in Swift IAD1
Java Programmer JP11
Logistics Management Specialist LM21
Logistics Management Technician LMT1
Management and Leadership Specialist Certificate MAL1
Microsoft Excel Application Professional ME51
Microsoft Excel Application Specialist ME21
Microsoft Office Application Professional Certificate MF41
Microsoft Office Specialist MF11
Microsoft Word Application Professional MWA1
Microsoft Word Application Specialist MW11
Network Administrator NA21
Network Support Specialist NS31
Network Technician NT21
Network Technician NT41
Office Accounting Specialist OA31
Organizational Leadership Basics OLB1
Organizational Leadership Specialist OLS1
Paralegal Fundamentals Certificate PF 21
Payroll Accounting Specialist Certificate PA61
PHP Programmer PP21
Preparation for A Plus Certificate PFA1
Service Sector Management Certificate SSM1
Service Supervision Specialist SS71
Small Business Management Specialist SB41
Small Business Ownership SBO1
Supervisor Management Specialist SS31
Supply Chain Specialist SCS1
Tax Preparation Specialist TPS1
Web Site Designer IS41
Certified Life and Health Insurance Specialist, Certificate CL11
Certified Microsoft Office Specialist, Certificate CM61
Division of General Studies
Early College Essentials -Certificate -EC21
Technical Studies, Associate of Applied Science, TS23
Biology, Associate of Science, AFS3
General Studies, Associate of Science GS13
Technical Specialist, Certificate - TC31
Division of Health Sciences and Nursing
Dental Assisting, Diploma - DA12
Dental Hygiene, Associate of Applied Science- DH13
Paramedicine Accelerated Diploma PAF2
Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Associate of Applied Science - DMS3
EMS Professions Diploma EP12
Paramedicine-Associate of Applied Science PT13
Paramedicine, Diploma-PT12
Health Science, Associate of Science AD23
Medical Assisting, Diploma MA22
Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) NU23
Associate Degree Nursing (LPN-ADN Students) NLB3
Practical Nursing, Diploma PN12
Pharmacy Technology, Associate of Applied Science - PT23
Pharmacy Technology, Diploma- PT22
Radiologic Technology, Associate of Applied Sciences- RT23
Respiratory Care, Associate of Applied Science Degree RCT3
Sports and Fitness Management, Associate of Applied Science Degree SAF3
Surgical Technology, Associate of Applied Science Degree ST13
Health CareTechnical Certificates of Credit
Accelerated Phlebotomy Technician AP81
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Certificate EMH1
Certified Personal Trainer Certificate CP31
Coronal Polishing Certification CY71
Computed Tomography Specialist Certificate CT91
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate EMJ1
Geriatric Care Assistant - GC51
Healthcare Professional Certificate HP41
Mammography Certificate MA11
Nurse Aide Accelerated Certificate NAA1
Paramedicine Accelerated-Certificate PAF1
Radiology/EFDA Certification Dental Assiting Certificate EF71
Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician, Certificate CSB1
Health Care Assistant Certificate HA21
Medical Coding Specialist Certificate MC41
Medical Front Office Assistant Certificate MF21
Nurse Aide Certificate CN21
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate PT21
Division of Professional and Technical Services
3D Printing and Rapid Prototyping, Certificate - 3PA1
Advanced CAD Technician - AC51
Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder, Certificate - OSM1
Air Conditioning Electrical Technician - ACK1
Air Conditioning Repair Specialist - ACY1
Air Conditioning Technology, Diploma - ACT2
Air Conditioning Technician Assistant, Certificate - AZ31
Appliance Apprentice Technician, Certificate - AQ71
Appliance Kitchen - AK11
Appliance Laundry - AV71
Appliance Refrigeration - AR31
Automotive Collision Repair - Diploma - ACR2
Automotive Collision Repair Assistant I, Certificate - AB51
Automotive Collision Repair Assistant II, Certificate - AZ51
Automotive Refinishing Assistant I, Certificate – ARA1 (embedded only)
Automotive Refinishing Assistant II, Certificate - AP71
Automotive Technology, Associate of Applied Sciences - AT23
Automotive Fundamentals, Diploma - AF12
Automotive Technology, Diploma - AT14
Automotive Chassis Technician Specialist, Certificate - ASG1
Automotive Climate Control Technician, Certificate - AH21
Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician, Certificate - AE41
Automotive Engine Performance Technician, Certificate - AE51
Automotive Engine Repair Technician, Certificate- AE61
Automotive Light Duty Diesel Engine Tech - ALD1
Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Tech Specialist, Certificate - AA71
Barbering Diploma - BA12
Barber II - BI31
Barbering for Cosmetologists - BF21
Basic CNC Technician - BC21
Basic Electrical Technician - BE11
Basic Machining Operator - BMO1
Basic Machinist, Certificate - BM31
Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder, Certificate - FS31
Cabinetmaking, Diploma - CA12
Cabinetmaking Assembly Technician, Certificate - CA11
Cabinetmaking Installation Technician, Certificate - CI11
CAD Operator - CP41
Carpentry (Residential Carpentry), Diploma - RC12
Certified Construction Worker, Certificate - CCW1
Certified Manufacturing, Certificate – CM51
Civil Engineering Technology Degree - CEE3
CNC Technology, Diploma - CT12
Cosmetology, Diploma - CO12
Salon and Spa Support Specialist - ST11
Cosmetology Instructor Training - CI21
Esthetician, Certificate - CE11
Nail Technician, Certificate - NT11
Culinary Arts, Degree - CA43
Culinary Arts, Diploma - CA44
Diesel Electrical Electronic Systems Technician - DE11
Diesel Truck Maintenance Technician - DTM1
Drafter’s Assistant, Certificate - DA31
Drafting Technology, Associate of Applied Science - DT13
Drafting Technology, Diploma - DT12
Engineering Fundamentals - EF11
Engineering Technology, Associate of Applied Science ET33
Food Production Worker I - FPW1
Framing Carpenter, Certificate - FC71
Gas Metal Arc Welder, Certificate - GM31
Gas Tungsten Arc Welder - GTA1 Certificate
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Repair Technician - Certificate - HVR1
Industrial Construction I, Certificate - IC11
Industrial Electrician, Certificate - IE41
Industrial Fluid Power Technician, Certificate IF11
Industrial Motor Control Technician, Certificate - IM41
Industrial Systems Technology, Associate of Applied Science - IS13
Industrial Systems Technology, Diploma - IST4
Lathe Operator - LP11
Manufacturing Maintenance Technician - MM71
Manufacturing Production Assistant - MP31
Mechatronics Specialist - AM11
Mechatronics Technician - MT21
Mechatronics Technology, Associate of Applied Science - MT23
Mechatronics Technology, Diploma - MTD2
Mill Operator - MP11
NCCER Advanced Carpentry - AB71
NCCER Carpentry Fundamentals - CF21
NCCER Basic Masonry - BM71
Precision Machining and Manufacturing - MTT2
Prep Cook, Certificate - PC51
Programmable Control Technician, Certificate - PC81
Residential and Commercial Appliance Technology, Associate of Applied Sciences - MAT3
Residential and Commercial Appliance Technology, Diploma - MAT4
Salon and Spa Support Specialist, Certificate - ST11
Site Layouts/Footings/Foundations, Certificate - SL11
Welding and Joining Technology, Diploma -WAJ2
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